Jugglers, aerialists, and acrobats of The Portland Circus Allstars perform onstage as The Nowhere Band plays a classic Beatles album at the White Album Xmas show, with a full bar in Alberta Rose Theatre.

Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show at Portland International Raceway

December 1 - 26, 2017

Billed as the largest light show in the Northwest, Winter Wonderland has 250 colorful displays at Portland International Raceway.

Train To Christmas Town

December 1 - 28, 2017

Take a 75-minute train ride along the Columbia River as you drink cocoa with cookies and hear music on the The Train to Christmas Town [formerly Polar Express], with a visit from Santa and his elves.

Festival Of Lights At The Grotto

December 1 - 30, 2017

Christmas Festival of Lights features a walk among lights, choirs, carolers, a petting zoo, puppet shows, and hot chocolate at The Grotto. Closed December 25.

Lighting Of Maddox Woods

Dec. 1 - 31, 2017 (4 to 9 p.m.)

Follow colorful lights through the woods to a viewing platform on the Willamette River at Lighting of Maddax Woods, 5785 River Street in West Linn. Look for 45 animal sculptures listed on page 2 of the flyer. Free.

Vote for Dancing (formerly InspireTruth) is a “playful New Year’s Eve celebration that can inspire us to reach for depth and transform ourselves and our world” at Roseland Theater for age 21+. All ages on Jan. 1.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Reservations

December 31, 2016

Find a list of restaurants that offer special menus and celebrations for New Year’s Eve at OpenTable.

New Year’s Eve Gala

December 31, 2016

Count down to the New Year at the spectacular Champagne Ball, which has four dance floors and 17 bars at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower. No jeans or anyone under 21.

New Year’s Eve - Governor’s Ball

December 31, 2016

A ticket to The Governor’s Ball includes reserved seating (7 p.m.), dinner (8 p.m.), dancing to live music (9 p.m.), and a champagne toast at The Sentinel Hotel.

New Year’s Eve run/walk

December 31, 2016

Ring in the New Year at First Run with a party at 10 p.m. followed by a 5K run/walk and 10K run at midnight from the World Trade Center Plaza.

New Year's Eve marks the end of one year and the beginning of another that will hopefully be full of opportunities for love and advancement. Where would you like to be counting down the minutes until the end of this year, and the beginning of the next?

With much contemplation we believe we've compiled a list of New Year's Eve venue options guaranteed to exceed the most demanding of midnight kiss expectations.

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A cropped puffer with a distinctive combo of diamond and channel quilting is detailed with a logo sleeve patch atop a dual zip/snap-flap pocket. The lightweight down style can be packed away into an attached drawstring bag.

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For women only, in pale pink with a golden lid. Well-coiffed uptown style - discreet but not overly sweet - is the message of the fresh bouquet of paper whites, iris, rose and chamomile. The flavor of Manhattan's grandest boulevard, where the traffic thins out north of 57th Street and fortress-like apartment buildings, guarded by liveried doormen, line the street.

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Create refreshing frozen treats at home anytime with a charming retro-vibe snow-cone machine that shaves ice cubes from your own freezer into fluffy snow. Scoop the snow into one of the included cone cups, drizzle your favorite flavored syrup on top, and relish the frosty, delicious taste of summer. For an extra twist, use the machine to make fruity slush drinks, yogurt snow or smoothies—cold, sweet fun for the whole family.

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With an ultra-light construction that weighs less than half a pound, this 800-fill down-insulated jacket provides incredible warmth while maintaining a sleek fit. Flexible side panels ensure maximum comfort and ease of movement, whether you're hiking a snow-covered trail or hitting the slopes.

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Phil Villerreal gives you 100 tips for saving money by bending the rules, exploiting the fine print and mooching off everyone. If you're willing to shell out a couple bucks for the paperback, you'll learn how to get free meals at restaurants, game car dealerships, cut down on hospital and energy bills, and so much more.

Old Town Florist carries an incredible selection of locally grown seasonal stems. Choose from a selection of design styles; Asian inspired "Ikebana" type of arrangements, with strong lines and bold exotic flowers. English garden style bouquets, a more romantic feel in clear glass or a handsome basket. Equadorian roses of many colors are always available, designed in clear glass in a simple and elegant manor.

We have been a part of the Pearl district for over 15 years, servicing both residential and commercial needs. For more information drop in, place a order online or call them at 503 223 1646.

SantaCon is an annual mass gathering of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes parading publicly on streets and in bars in cities around the world. The focus is on spontaneity and creativity, while having a good time and spreading cheer and goodwill.

The original inspiration came from an earlier SF adventure club called The Suicide Club who's founder came up with the idea after reading an article about a Danish politician who mobbed a Copenhagen Department store just before Christmas. However, the first American and all subsequent SantaCons around the world are non-political, purely surreal Santa prank events. Read the full story here